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ASEAN Beat
‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community.’ That’s the ASEAN motto. But what’s the reality? Our bloggers based around this diverse and strategically key region give you an insider’s perspective on politics, security and society in South-east Asia.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Culpable of 'Genocide'?
By David Hutt
Will the international community contend with Aung San Suu Kyi's culpability for the violence in Rakhine State?
What’s With the ‘Revival’ of the China-Philippines Military Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The resumption of annual defense talks is just the latest advance in ties in the Duterte era.
Myanmar Military Modernization in the Spotlight Amid Air Force Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Commemoration highlights changes underway by the country’s military and the opportunities and challenges therein.
Why the Philippines Needs a New Plan to Boost Innovation
By Jose R G Albert and Francis M A Quimba
The Southeast Asian state needs to invest more in this important area.
What Would Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mean for Southeast Asia?
By David Hutt
As rumors swirl about Rex Tillerson's potential departure, a look at what one of his replacements might mean for the subregion.
Warship Visit Puts Russia-Myanmar Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context behind a recent interaction between the two sides.
The Challenge for Najib’s ‘Malay First’ Policy in Malaysia’s Next Election
By Erin Cook
The failure to truly address minority concerns may come back to bite the premier in 2018.
China-Singapore Relations in 2017: Better Than 'Normal'
By Xirui Li
After a chill in 2016, China-Singapore relations were back to normal -- and beyond -- in 2017.
Mekong Disaster Drills Highlight US-ASEAN Subregional Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Disaster response drills put the spotlight on the subregional component of U.S. ties with the region.
What’s in the New Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Terror Training?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction is an example of indigenous capacity-building initiatives underway on the counterterrorism front.
With Martial Law Extended in the Philippines, What’s Next for Duterte’s New 'Communist Terrorist' War?
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at a development that could have significant implications for the country’s domestic politics and foreign policy.
New Guard, Old Problems: What Sombath Somphone's Continued Disappearance Says About Rights in Laos
By Luke Hunt
The development suggests that more of the same is at work in this realm in the Southeast Asian state.